Frigidaire CFES3025PWA User manual

139900900 Rev B (Feb 2017)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols
and instructions. Please pay attention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance
until you have read the safety precautions in this
manual. Safety items throughout this manual are
labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement
based on the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions appearing in
this guide are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must be
exercisedwithinstalling,maintaining, or operating
your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates installation, operation, maintenance,
or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the memory or
for future reference.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the•
range and be killed.
Verify the bracket is engaged•
with countertop or that the
anti-tip device has been
installed to the walls of the cabinet, the wall,
or the floor as per the installation instructions.
Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged with•
the countertop, the walls of the cabinet, the
wall, or the floor as per the installation
instructions when the range is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip•
device in place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in•
death or serious burns to children and adults.
To check if the anti-tip bracket
is installed properly, use both
arms and grasp the rear edge of
range back. Carefully attempt to
tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt
forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instruc-
tions and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow
children to play with packaging material. Do not
remove the wiring label and other literature
attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/
serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic
control. When using this appliance for the first
time, or when the appliance has not been used
for an extended period of time, be sure the
appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF
(0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the
power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the
appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels,
wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other
part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire
extinguisher available, visible, and easily acces-
sible located near the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician. In the United States, install in accor-
dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National
Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and
local electrical code requirements. In Canada,
install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions
and local electrical code requirements. Install only
per installation instructions provided in the litera-
ture package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be securely connected to an
electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct
voltage, is correctly polarized and properly
grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in
accordance with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to
have the appropriate outlet or junction box with
the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician. It is the respon-
sibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in conformance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to
follow this warning may cause serious injury,
fire, or death.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use
an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or
remove grounding prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Canadian Models Only
If sold in Canada, this appliance is equipped with
a 4-prong grounding plug for your protection
against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
For personal safety, the appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an electrical
outlet that is correctly polarized and properly
grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available
outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 4-prong wall receptacle, installed by a
qualified technician.
See the installation instructions packaged with
this appliance for complete installation and
grounding instructions.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
APPLIANCE
240V grounded
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 4-prong
grounding plug
Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven or
microwave, near surface burners or elements,
or in the storage or warmer drawer (if
equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware,
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not
store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the appliance.
Do not leave children alone - Children should
not be left alone or unattended in the area
where appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance, including the storage drawer, lower
broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double
oven.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the appliance or on the back-
guards of ranges. Children climbing on or near
the appliance to reach items could be seriously
injured.
Do not allow children to climb or play around the
appliance. The weight of a child on an open
over door may cause the appliance to tip,
resulting in serious burns or other injury. An
open drawer when hot may cause burns.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or
drawers of this appliance can result in serious
injuries and also cause damage to the appli-
ance.
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with
any materials, such as aluminum foil or after-
market oven liners. Aluminum foil and other
liners may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped)
for storage.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP
Know which knob or key controls each surface
heating area. Place cookware with food on the
cooking area before turning it on. Turn the
cooking area off before removing the cookware.
Cookware handles should be turned inward and
not extend over adjacent surface elements — To
reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil, the handle of the
cookware should be positioned so that it is turned
inward, and does not extend over other cooking
areas.
Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the
surface unit size. Using the proper cookware on
the cooking area will improve efficiency.
Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooktop use.
Improper cookware may break due to sudden
changes in temperature. Check the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop
use.
Never use your appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of
the appliance.
When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.
Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a
pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas.
Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.
Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-
up of pressure may cause container to burst
and result in injury.
Wear proper apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other
flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Do not touch surface burners or elements,
areas near these burners or elements, interior
surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if
equipped). Surface burners and elements may
be hot even though they appear cool. Areas
near surface burners and elements may
become hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until
they are cool. These areas may include the
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent
areas, oven door, and oven window.
WARNING
CAUTION
Do not attempt to operate the appliance during
a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off
the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off
and the power resumes, electric surface
elements may resume operation when power is
restored. Once the power resumes, reset the
clock and the oven function.
CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-
overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that
may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be
damaged and may damage the cooktop.
Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a
broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing grill is not
designed for use on the cooktop. Doing so may
result in a fire.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS
AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS
Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
Clean cooktop glass with caution. If a wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking
area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some
cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to
a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp
objects.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, after-
market oven liners, or any other materials or
devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any
other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as
recommended for baking, such as lining
cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other
use of protective liners or aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short
circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower oven
door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to
the side of the appliance when opening the door
of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before
you remove or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching
surfaces in this area when the oven is on may
cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-
sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These
items can melt or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack
must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.
Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and
utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler
pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away
from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the
broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and
grease could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always
cook in proper cookware and always use the
oven racks.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR APPLIANCE
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow
grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan
could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended
directions for use of kitchen cleaners and
aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from
cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or
filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF
CLEANING OVENS
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around any part of the
appliance.
Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts
listed in this manual.
Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan,
any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven,
storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped).
Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes
given off during the self clean cycle of any oven.
Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk of
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service
agent, or manufacturer about problems or condi-
tions you do not understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni-
cian and an authorized repair service. Know how
to disconnect the power to the appliance at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emer-
gency.
Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it
is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.
Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper
towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or
shut off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.
Important Safety Notice - The California Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harms, and
requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
Before manually cleaning any part of the appli-
ance, be sure all controls are turned off and the
appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can
cause burns.
CAUTION

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Using Proper Cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Figure 1). Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (See Figure 2). For detailed information
about the ceramic cooktop, refer to the“Cooktop Mainte-
nance” on page 30.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining and pitting). If aluminum pans slide across
the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will
resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See
Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating
must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
The size and type of
cookware used will influ-
ence the radiant element
power level setting
needed for best cooking
results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for
using proper cookware
as illustrated in Figure 1
and Figure 2.
Figure 1: Testing cookware
Figure 2: Proper cookware placement
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting
point of cookware made with these materials may be
reached quickly especially if left empty, and they may
bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will
damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware
manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface
elements, the glass surface will turn green when the
element is turnedoff. This phenomenon is normal and the
glass will come back to its original white color after it has
completely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
IMPORTANT
NOTE
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element under-
neath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of
the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed
cookware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain
the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The
heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform
and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
Element ON and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
Your appliance is equipped with two different types of
radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the
backguard- the Element On indicator light and the hot
surface indicator lights.
The element ON indicator lights are located on the control
panel between the two radiant element control knob and will
glow when a surface element is turned on.
The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or
work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the
cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may
scratch the cooktop surface. Placing food directly on the
smoothtop surface (without cooking utensil) is not recom-
mended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may
smoke and cause potential fire hazard. Never use the
griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass
cooktop.
Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface
elements, the glass surface will turn green when the
element will be turned off. This phenomenon is normal
and the glass will come back to its original white color
after it has completely cooled down (white glass cooktops
only).
CAUTION
NOTE
Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt,
to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these
items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic
cooktop.
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the
HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too
small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is
not flat.
Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section
and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and
Care Guide.
Figure 3: Element ON indicator light location
CAUTION
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Hot Surface Indicator Light (some models)
The hot surface indicator light located on the cooktop will
glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will
remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a moderate
level (See Figure 4).
Home Canning
‘
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning proce-
dures.
•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home
canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home
canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat.
•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed
1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center
canners on the burner grates.
•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
•Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully.
Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural
Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for
the latest canning information.
•It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
•Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high
heat for an extended amount of time.
•Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to
avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.
Figure 4: Hot surface indicator light location
The hot surface indicator lights will glow when the
element is turned on and will continue to glow after the
control knob is turned to the OFF position. It will glow until
the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently. The
glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the
glass surface is touched before the indicator light has
turned off.
hot surface
indicator
light
NOTE
Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use
extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that
harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are
sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner,
a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously
for the required time.
CAUTION

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Surface Cooking Settings
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type
of food being cooked will influence the surface element
power level setting needed for best cooking results.
Use Table 1 to determine the correct setting for the type of
food you are preparing.
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results.
Table 1: Recommended settings for surface elements
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI) Start most foods; bring water to a boil and
pan broiling.
MEDIUM
HIGH (8-10) Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat frying
MEDIUM (6) Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces and
gravies; steaming vegetables
Medium
LOW (2-4) Keep foods cooking; poaching and stewing
LOW (LO) Keep warm, melting and simmering
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the
HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too
small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is
not flat.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat
to complete the cooking process.
NOTE
NOTE
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small for the surface heating area.
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
type of food being cooked will influence the settings
needed for best cooking results.
The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide
and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. Refer to Table 1 for suggested power level
settings.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Single Radiant Surface Elements (some models)
The cooktop has two or three single radiant surface
elements: the left rear position, the right rear position. The
left rear element may also be used with the Bridge element.
To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting (See Figure 5). Start
most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the
cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control
knob to OFF before removing the cookware.
Figure 5: Control knob shown is typical only
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The Hot Element (HE)
message or the hot surface indicator light will turn on and
will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled
down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be
hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before the indicator light has turned off. The message
may remain on even though the controls are turned off.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the
range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain
cookware or any material that can melt to make contact
with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
The surface Element On indicator lights will glow when
one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at
these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy
check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
CAUTION
NOTE

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Dual Surface Radiant Element (some models)
The cooktop is equipped with 1 or 2 dual radiant surface
elements. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate
which element of the dual radiant element will heat. The
symbol with the center circle blackened indicates that only
the inner coil will heat (See Figure 6). The symbol with both
elements blackened indicates that both inner and outer
elements will heat (See Figure 6). You may switch from
either element setting at any time during cooking.
To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the control knob to the inner element
symbol for smaller cookware or to inner and outer
element symbol for larger cookware (See Figure 6).
Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most
cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to
a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A
glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small for the surface heating area.
3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control
knob to OFF before removing the cookware.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The Hot Element (HE)
message or the hot surface indicator light will turn on and
will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled
down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be
hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before the indicator light has turned off. The message
may remain on even though the controls are turned off.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the
range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain
cookware or any material that can melt to make contact
with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
The surface Element On indicator lights will glow when
one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at
these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy
check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
Figure 6: Inner element operation (L) and inner/outer
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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the
HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too
small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is
not flat.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat
to complete the cooking process.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small for the surface heating area.
The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide
and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. Refer to Table 1 for suggested power level
settings.
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Keep Warm Zone (some models)
The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked
foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature to
keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casse-
roles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner
plates.
Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat
cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the
keep warm zone should be covered with a lid to maintain
quality.
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the
cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto
the surface and be very difficult to clean. Use only plates,
utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop
use on the keep warm zone.
Keep warm zone temperature selection
Refer to Table 2 for recommended heating levels. If a partic-
ular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and
adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving
temperatures by using the medium level.
To Set the keep warm zone control:
1. Push in either direction and turn the warmer zone
control knob to the desired temperature level (See
Table 2). The temperatures are approximate, and are
designated by hi (high), med (medium), and lo (low).
However, the control can be set at any position between
hi and lo for different levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the warmer zone control
knob to OFF position. The warmer zone will remain hot
until the hot surface indicator light turns off.
Figure 7: Warmer zone control knob
med
The keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot, but
becomes hot enough to cause burns. Avoid placing
hands on or near the keep warm zone until the keep
warm zone hot surface indicator light is off. Always use
potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the
keep warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the
range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain
cookware or any material that can melt to make contact
with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food
from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Table 2: Warm zone recommended food settings
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries lo (Low)
Casseroles lo (Low)
Dinner plates with food lo (Low)
Eggs lo (Low)
Gravies lo (Low)
Meats med (Medium)
Sauces med (Medium)
Soups (cream) med (Medium)
Stews med (Medium)
Vegetables med (Medium)
Fried foods hi (High)
Hot beverages hi (High)
Soups (liquid) hi (High)
The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at
any time when the warmer zone is turned on.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap
or aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil
can melt onto the cooktop.
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Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on,
warm air is released through the vent. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the
openings with aluminium foil orany other material. Steam or
moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset
oven racks
To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the oven).
To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it
reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly
and slide out.
To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward
slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure
oven racks are level before using.
Type of oven racks
Oven Rack Descriptions
•The flat oven handle rack has a handle to facilitate the
sliding of the rack when large amount of foods weigh on
it.
•The flat oven half rack has a removable insert that can
provide extra space for larger food items. The right half
rack portion may still be used for other food items like a
casserole dish. To remove the insert, squeeze on the
left front insert side of the rack and tilt out clockwise. To
reinstall, insert rear hooks at back of insert and lay
insert down. Make sure both insert front hooks snap into
rack.
•The offset oven rack is used to maximize cooking
space. The offset rack can be used in the lower rack
position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry.
Air circulation in the oven
For best air circulation when baking, allow a space of 2
inches (5 cm) around the cookware for proper air circula-
tion. Be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other,
the oven door, sides, or back of the oven cavity.
Hot air must be able to circulate around cookware for even
heat to reach the food.
Figure 8: Do not block oven vent location
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the
oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, oven
racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the
oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in
this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock or fire.
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Oven Control Features
To get the best use of your oven, take some time to become
familiar with the various features and functions of you oven
model. Detailed instructions on using each oven feature
and function of the controls can be found in this section of
the owner’s manual.
1. Clock - Use to set the time of day.
2. Timer on-off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer.
The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking
function. Timer on-off is used to set the continuousbake
function.
3. Bake time - Enters the length of baking time desired.
4. Start time - Use to set the desired start time for baking
and self-clean. May be used with bake time to program
a delayed timed bake.
5. Oven light - The oven light will glow each time the oven
turns on to maintain the set oven temperature.
6. Preheat light - The preheat light will glow when the
oven is first set to operate or if the desired temperature
is reset higher than the actual oven temperature.
7. Door locked - The door locked light will flash when the
oven door locks/unlocks, when the oven door lockout is
active, or when self-clean cycle feature is active.
8. Up and Down arrows - Use with the feature or function
keys to set oven temperature, bake time, start time,
clean time (when programming an automatic start time),
and setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer.
9. Bake - Use to select bake feature.
10. Clear-off -Use to clear any feature previously entered
except the time of day and minute timer. Press clear off
to stop cooking. Also use clear off to activate oven
lockout feature.
11. Broil - Use to set Broil feature.
12. Clean - Use to set self-clean cycle.
Setting the Clock
When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power
supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display
will flash 12:00. It is recommended to always set the clock
for the correct time of day before using the appliance.
To set the clock:
1. Press clock once (do not hold clock key down).
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold or until
the correct time of day appears in the display.
Temperature Display (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The electronic oven control is set to operate in Fahrenheit
(°F) at the factory. The oven may be programmed for any
temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).
To change the temperature to Celsius (°C) or from °C to
°F:
1. Press broil. — — appears in the display.
2. Press and hold until HI appears in the display.
3. Press and hold broil until °F or °C appears in the display.
4. Press or to change °F to °C or °C to °F. To
accept the change, wait 6 seconds.
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The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set for
cooking or self-clean is active.
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Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or
12-Hour Energy Saving Feature
The oven control has a built-in 12-hour energy saving
feature that will shut off the oven if the oven is left on for
more than 12 hours. The oven control can be programmed
to override this feature for continuous baking.
To change the continuous bake setting:
1. Press and hold timer on-off for 6 seconds until a tone
sounds. — — hr will appear in the display for contin-
uous cooking. The current time of day will return to the
display.
2. To cancel the continuous bake setting, press timer on-
off and hold for 6 seconds until a tone sounds. 12 hr
will appear in display indicating that the control has
returned to the 12-hour energy saving feature.
Setting a Silent Control Panel
When selecting a function, an audible tone is heard each
time a key is pressed. If desired, the control can be
programmed for silent operation. To set the controls for
silent operation, press and hold start time for 6 seconds.
The control will beep once, then release the key. To return
to non-silent operation, press and hold start time again for
6 seconds until the control beeps once.
Table 3: Minimum and maximum control settingsa
Feature Mode Minimum Temp. /Time Maximum Temp. /Time
Preheat 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil 400°F (205°C) 550°F (288°C)
Timer 12 Hr. Mode
24 Hr. Mode 0:01 Min. 0:01 Min 11:59 Hr./Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.
Clock Time 12 Hr. Mode
24 Hr. Mode 1:00 Hr./Min. 0:00 Min 12:59 Hr./Min. 23:59 Hr./Min.
Delay Start 12 Hr. Mode
24 Hr. Mode 1:00 Hr./Min. 0:00 Min 12:59 Hr./Min. 23:59 Hr./Min
Bake Time 12 Hr. Mode
24 Hr. Mode 0:01 Min 0:01 Min 5:59 Hr./Min. 5:59 Hr./Min.
Self Clean Time 2 hours 4 hours
a.The features listed show the minimum and maximum time or temperature settings allowable.
Changing to continuous bake or 12 hour mode does not
change how the cooktop controls operate.
IMPORTANT
Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside
your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much
as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures.
NOTE